Character in The Merchant of Venice
Nerissa ♀ female
84Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
5.1Last Scene
3.2%Of Play Dialogue
Nerissa is a minor speaking role in The Merchant of Venice: 84 lines across 7 scenes. Below, every scene where this character has dialogue.
“You would be, sweet madam, if your miseries were in” — Nerissa, Act 1, Scene 1.
Where Nerissa speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines |
|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 37 |
| Act 2, Scene 9 | 6 |
| Act 3, Scene 2 | 5 |
| Act 3, Scene 4 | 2 |
| Act 4, Scene 1 | 5 |
| Act 4, Scene 2 | 4 |
| Act 5, Scene 1 | 25 |
In the context of The Merchant of Venice
This role is one of 23 speaking characters in The Merchant of Venice. For the play’s full cast breakdown, line counts, and scene summaries, see the main The Merchant of Venice page.